Senior Enterprise Architect - Commercial Lending Strategy

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation seeks an Enterprise Architect for Commercial Lending in Buffalo, NY to shape technology strategy and roadmaps across business and tech domains. You will partner with senior leaders to drive high-priority initiatives that deliver substantial business value, ensuring scalable and secure solutions.

You will lead architectural governance, collaborate with product owners and engineering teams, and guide complex programs through regulatory and risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strategic alignment of technology with business goals in financial services.
• Ability to translate business strategy into architectural roadmaps and designs.
• Experience guiding large-scale, regulated tech initiatives across complex banking platforms.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Develop high-level architectural models and frameworks for secure, scalable solutions.
• Translate strategy into actionable solution architectures for delivery teams.
• Ensure solutions comply with regulations, risk frameworks, and data privacy standards.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align programs across platforms.
• Provide architectural governance and oversee delivery lifecycle to ensure on-time execution.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior leadership and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Engage with external vendors to ensure performance, cost-effectiveness, and agility.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Enterprise Architecture Expertise

Solution Design

Technology Integration

Risk and Compliance Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication and Visualization

Change Leadership

Product Operating Model

Critical Thinking

Lending Platform Strategy

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant work experience

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation seeks an Enterprise Architect for Commercial Lending in Buffalo, NY to shape technology strategy and roadmaps across business and tech domains. You will partner with senior leaders to drive high-priority initiatives that deliver substantial business value, ensuring scalable and secure solutions.

You will lead architectural governance, collaborate with product owners and engineering teams, and guide complex programs through regulatory and risk frameworks.